1. Noun
The act of adding two or more things together; -- opposed to subtraction or diminution.
2. Noun
Anything added; increase; augmentation; as, a piazza is an addition to a building.
3. Noun
That part of arithmetic which treats of adding numbers.
4. Noun
A dot at the right side of a note as an indication that its sound is to be lengthened one half.
5. Noun
A title annexed to a man's name, to identify him more precisely; as, John Doe, Esq.; Richard Roe, Gent.; Robert Dale, Mason; Thomas Way, of New York; a mark of distinction; a title.
6. Noun
Something added to a coat of arms, as a mark of honor; -- opposed to abatement.
7. Noun
a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
8. Noun
the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers; "the summation of four and three gives seven"
Vocabulary classified under Mathematics
9. Noun
a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
Vocabulary classified under Geography
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